Now and Then, Cottage Inn, Llandeilo

The Cottage Inn, Pentrefelin, Llandeilo, a former Rhymney Brewery pub, has been extended since these black and white photos were taken, the extension now dwarfs the original building!

Now and Then, Torbay Inn, Llandeilo

The Torbay Hotel, 27 Heol Cennen, Ffairfach, Llandeilo, is now known as the Torbay Inn and this former Rhymney Brewery pub is now owned by Brain's Brewery. There's more information about the pub on the CAMRA What's Pub page than on the Brain's brewery page. The pub sign used to show the eighteenth century Naval ship HMS Torbay, perhaps there was a local connection with one of it's crew as there does not seem to be any other local connection with the seaside town?
A pint or two of Brains beer is recommended here as the locally-brewed ales available elsewhere in the town are very poor quality.

Now and Then, Cambrian Inn, Fishguard

The Cambrian Inn, Hamilton Street/Park Street, Fishguard was a Westerly outlet for the old Rhymney Brewery, today the pub serves Felinfoel according to WhatPub

Now and Then, former Star Inn, Pontyberem

The former Star Inn, Heol Y Parc, Pontyberem which may have had a connection to Oliver Cromwell and is now a private residence.

Best new pub in Britain?

 A pub run by award-winning Welsh brewers SA Brain has been judged to be the best new pub in Britain by the Good Pub Guide 2011.
The Ship at Tresaith, Ceredigion is described as a ‘charming pub in a splendid setting’. Dating back to the early part of the last century, the traditional pub is blessed with stunning views of the beach on one side and cliffs, complete with waterfall, on the other side.
But it wasn’t only the views that won judges over. The entry talks in detail about the food offer. "Popular for its fresh fish and hot seafood platter, the menu here might include whitebait, sardines grilled with garlic and tomato, calamari, bream roasted with chilli and lime and plaice in breadcrumbs."

The decor also gets a mention: "Behind the dining room is a winter log fire, with some chunky pine tables, tub armchairs and sofas, in the carpeted part of the right, and large attractive local photographs.

"Two back rooms possibly a quieter escape in summer are appealing, especially the one on the right with its striking blue and red decor and bright floor tiles, old fashioned range stove, and snug alcove with boardgames."

The Ship also boasts four recently refurbished bedrooms, all with sea views.

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